What is VALD Force Decks and Force Frame?

VALD produce valuable devices used by the physiotherapists and exercise clinicians to make objective and accurate measures of strength and performance.

Our VALD system comprises of three different pieces of equipment, allowing for a wide variety of tests on any part of the body. These can range from tests for muscle strength and power, to jump or hop tests, to assessing body symmetry through movement (such as push ups or squats). The system includes:

  • Force Decks (force plates)

  • Force Frame (isometric strength testing)

  • Dynamo Plus (Push Pull Dynamometer)

VALD allows us to gain a baseline measure of where you, as the patient, are at initially, track your progression over time and identify meaningful discrepancies throughout the process that could be contributing to your injury or pain. This allows your physio to:

  • Develop tailored and targeted exercise programs to achieve the best possible outcomes from rehab

  • Set clear, meaningful and measurable goals for you

  • Use the data to assist in making clinical decisions regarding return to activity

The equipment connects to a tablet via Bluetooth, allowing you and your physio to see data being collected in real time. The results are immediately calculated to compare left to right in force produced, the rate of force production and total force output.

How does measuring help with rehabilitation and performance programming?

The options are endless. At Zone 34, our clinicians use the VALD  system for:

  • Measuring strength throughout the rehabilitation process

  • Identifying asymmetries in left versus right side testing

  • Athlete screening measures

  • Jump and hop tests

  • Assisting in decision making to return to sport

Seated Calf Strength

Seated Calf Strength

Seated Calf Strength
Mid Thigh Pull

Mid Thigh Pull

Mid Thigh Pull
Vertical Hop

Vertical Hop

Vertical Hop
Push It

Push It

Push It
Pull It

Pull It

Pull It
Real Time Data

Real Time Data

Real Time Data

Seated calf strength test:

This test used particularly for individuals participating in running or jumping sports such as football, AFL and even dance – the Australian Ballet aim for their dancers to achieve 2x their body weight on this test!

 

Mid thigh pull:

This is a useful screening test for posterior chain strength (back, glutes, hamstrings) in a functional position – great for athletes wanting to test their power

 

Jump and hop tests:

These are particularly useful particularly with athletes involving jumping sports (such as basketball or netball) and can even measure vertical jump height and contact time on the force plates

Zone 34 Performance Team

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David Hillard

David Hillard

SPORTS + EXERCISE PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Nicole Baer

Nicole Baer

Gloria Spratt

Gloria Spratt

Alice Brown

Alice Brown

Michael Phipps

Michael Phipps

SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Lauren McCaffrey

Lauren McCaffrey

Mia Wood

Mia Wood

David Watts

David Watts

Exercise Physiologist, Strength & Conditioning Coach